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A university-wide research and education institute dedicated to fostering an interdisciplinary understanding of the macromolecular sciences and technologies.

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2026 Technical Conference and Review

Register Now! The 2026 Technical Conference and Review will be held September 21st to 23rd at the Virginia Tech Skelton Conference Center.

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MACR Program

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Faculty Resources

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Materials Characterization Lab (MCL)

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Short Courses

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Fall 2026 SYENSQO Seminar Series

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September 9, 11:15 AM
Steger Auditorium, 145

"Non-Traditional Polymer Synthons and Initiators for Neoteric Materials"

Martin Thuo 
North Carolina State University

September 16, 11:15 AM
Kelly 310

"Compliant Manipulation through Highly Tunable Adhesion: a Decade Long Effort"

Wanliang Shan
Syracuse University

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Our Vision

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Molecules to Manufacturing Paradigm

Our faculty and students transcend traditional boundaries with use-inspired basic research, from molecules to advanced manufacturing.

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Research

Interdisciplinary, Collaborative Research

Solving grand challenges on the global scale demand teamed discovery and innovation.

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Learning

Training the Next Generation

Future research leaders are trained in an interdisciplinary fashion with industrial partnerships, co-advising, and shared facilities.